Andrei Zygmantovich
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Andrei Vikentyevich Zygmantovich ' onMouseout='HidePop("14518")' href="/topics/Minsk">Minsk
) is a retired Belarus
ian footballer.
Mainly a defensive midfielder with good control of the match tempo, positioning on the field and ability to sacrifice himself for the team, he played for nearly a decade with Dynamo Minsk, also having abroad stints in Holland
(only one year) and Spain
; in the early 2000's, he embarked in a coaching career.
Zygmantovich represented the Soviet Union at the 1990 World Cup
.
in its history, edging FC Dynamo Kyiv
by one point. After an unassuming spell with FC Groningen, the 30-year old returned to the club where he would spend most of his career.
In early 1993, Zygmantovich moved abroad again, now to Spain
with Racing de Santander
, where he would play the next three full seasons, teaming up with former compatriots (Russia
n) Dmitri Popov
, Dmitri Radchenko
and Ilshat Faizulin
. In 1993–94, he was an instrumental element as the Cantabria
outfit achieved one of its best ever finishes in La Liga
(eighth).
Zygmantovich started coaching in 2001, in his country, including the national team
's U-19. In 2007, he moved to Lithuania
's FBK Kaunas
.
with West Germany
. He represented the nation at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
, scoring a goal against Cameroon
(4–0, although in a final group stage exit) which turned out to be his last international game.
Zygmantovich later also appeared for Belarus
, in nine matches.
Minsk
- Ecological situation :The ecological situation is monitored by Republican Center of Radioactive and Environmental Control .During 2003–2008 the overall weight of contaminants increased from 186,000 to 247,400 tons. The change of gas as industrial fuel to mazut for financial reasons has worsened...
) is a retired Belarus
Belarus
Belarus , officially the Republic of Belarus, is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe, bordered clockwise by Russia to the northeast, Ukraine to the south, Poland to the west, and Lithuania and Latvia to the northwest. Its capital is Minsk; other major cities include Brest, Grodno , Gomel ,...
ian footballer.
Mainly a defensive midfielder with good control of the match tempo, positioning on the field and ability to sacrifice himself for the team, he played for nearly a decade with Dynamo Minsk, also having abroad stints in Holland
Netherlands
The Netherlands is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, located mainly in North-West Europe and with several islands in the Caribbean. Mainland Netherlands borders the North Sea to the north and west, Belgium to the south, and Germany to the east, and shares maritime borders...
(only one year) and Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
; in the early 2000's, he embarked in a coaching career.
Zygmantovich represented the Soviet Union at the 1990 World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
.
Club career
Zygmantovich started playing for FC Dynamo Minsk. In his second professional season, he appeared 30 times and netted twice to help his hometown side win the only Soviet LeagueSoviet Top League
The Soviet Top League since 1970 was officially known as the Supreme League serving as the top division of Soviet Union football since 1936.It was one of the best football leagues in Europe ranking second among the UEFA members in 1988-1989 seasons...
in its history, edging FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv
FC Dynamo Kyiv is a professional football club based in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv. Founded in 1927, the club currently participates in the Ukrainian Premier League and has spent its entire history in the top league of Soviet and later Ukrainian football...
by one point. After an unassuming spell with FC Groningen, the 30-year old returned to the club where he would spend most of his career.
In early 1993, Zygmantovich moved abroad again, now to Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
with Racing de Santander
Racing de Santander
Real Racing Club de Santander, S.A.D. is a Spanish football club based in Santander, in the autonomous community of Cantabria. Founded in 1913, it currently plays in La Liga, holding home games at Estadio El Sardinero, with a capacity for 22,400 spectators....
, where he would play the next three full seasons, teaming up with former compatriots (Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
n) Dmitri Popov
Dmitri Popov
Dmitri Lvovich Popov is a retired Russian footballer who played as a left midfielder.-Football career:Popov started playing professionally at local FC Shinnik Yaroslavl, then signed with country giants FC Spartak Moscow....
, Dmitri Radchenko
Dmitri Radchenko
Dmitri Leonidovich Radchenko is a retired Russian footballer who played as a striker.During his professional career, he played in four different countries, namely in La Liga.-Football career:...
and Ilshat Faizulin
Ilshat Faizulin
Ilshat Galimzyanovich Faizulin is a retired Russian footballer of Tatar ethnic origin.A forward, his career was majorly spent, in equal periods of time, in Russia and Spain.-Club career:...
. In 1993–94, he was an instrumental element as the Cantabria
Cantabria
Cantabria is a Spanish historical region and autonomous community with Santander as its capital city. It is bordered on the east by the Basque Autonomous Community , on the south by Castile and León , on the west by the Principality of Asturias, and on the north by the Cantabrian Sea.Cantabria...
outfit achieved one of its best ever finishes in La Liga
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
(eighth).
Zygmantovich started coaching in 2001, in his country, including the national team
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
's U-19. In 2007, he moved to Lithuania
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
's FBK Kaunas
FBK Kaunas
Kauno futbolo beisbolo klubas is a Lithuanian football club from the city of Kaunas, that currently plays in the A Lyga, the top level of Lithuanian football.- History :...
.
International career
Zygmantovich made his debut for the Soviet Union on 28 March 1984, in a friendlyExhibition game
An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition...
with West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. He represented the nation at the 1990 FIFA World Cup
1990 FIFA World Cup
The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice. Teams representing 116 national football associations from all six populated...
, scoring a goal against Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
(4–0, although in a final group stage exit) which turned out to be his last international game.
Zygmantovich later also appeared for Belarus
Belarus national football team
The Belarus national football team represents Belarus in association football and is controlled by the Football Federation of Belarus, the governing body for football in Belarus. Belarus' home ground is Dinamo Stadium in Minsk...
, in nine matches.
External links
- LegionerKulichi profile
- RussiaTeam biography and profile
- International appearances; at RSSSFRec.Sport.Soccer Statistics FoundationThe Rec.Sport.Soccer Statistics Foundation is an international amateur organization dedicated to collecting statistics about association football...
- BDFutbol profile